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Oklahoma State Dept. of Education, Oklahoma City. – 1983
This guidebook is based on research on the human brain and the way it processes information. It is noted that research on the learning process has studied the differing functions of the left and right hemispheres of the brain. This research supports the theory that students are inclined to learn through different modalities (tactual/kinesthetic,…
Descriptors: Aural Learning, Cerebral Dominance, Class Organization, Cognitive Style
Oklahoma State Dept. of Education, Oklahoma City. – 1983
This guidebook is based on research on the human brain and the way it processes information. It is noted that current research on the learning process has investigated the differing functions of the left and right brain hemispheres. This research supports the theory that students are inclined to learn through different modalities…
Descriptors: Aural Learning, Cerebral Dominance, Class Organization, Cognitive Style
Samples, Bob – Media and Methods, 1979
A continuation of the exploration of the various ways that knowledge and insight are achieved. Explains that even instruction in basic skills can benefit from this appreciation. Provides descriptions of classroom activities that demonstrate how the various modes of knowing can be used for conceptual exploration. (FL)
Descriptors: Basic Skills, Cognitive Style, Concept Formation, Elementary Secondary Education
Patterson, Adele – Media and Methods, 1979
Emphasizes the teaching of basic listening skills in the literature and remedial reading classroom; presents a guide to current producers and distributors of commercially available audio programs and notes the curriculum areas into which they fit. (MAI)
Descriptors: Audiodisc Recordings, Audiotape Recordings, Auditory Perception, Elementary Secondary Education
Download full textBiomedical Interdisciplinary Curriculum Project, Berkeley, CA. – 1976
This collection contains lessons in 4 subjects related to learning: (1) visual perception; (2) learning; (3) cognitive growth; and (4) moral development. Activities dominate each lesson and students are expected to do some experimentation outside the classroom. Each of the 20 lessons presents: (1) a synopsis; (2) objectives; (3) necessary…
Descriptors: Cognitive Processes, Health, Health Education, Learning
Lazear, David G. – 1992
Over the past 50 years, brain researchers have stated that human beings probably use less than 1 percent of the brain's potential, and research findings about human intelligence have transformed almost all previous definitions of intelligence. This booklet addresses the following key findings in intelligence research: intelligence is not fixed or…
Descriptors: Academic Ability, Academic Achievement, Brain, Brain Hemisphere Functions
Summers, Mike; Kruger, Colin; Mant, Jenny – 1997
This book was written for practicing primary (elementary) school teachers and for anyone concerned with inservice or preservice science teacher education. The overall purpose of the book is to identify ways in which ideas about electricity and simple circuits can be taught effectively in primary school classrooms. This book is based on in-depth…
Descriptors: Analogy, Comprehension, Concept Formation, Concept Teaching
